Gail "Kirkcaldy" Taplin's obituary , Passed away on June 11, 2025 in Newton, Massachusetts

Gail "Kirkcaldy" Taplin

November 23, 1946 - June 11, 2025 (78 years old)

Newton, Massachusetts

Gail "Kirkcaldy" Taplin's obituary , Passed away on June 11, 2025 in Newton, Massachusetts

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home

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Gail "Kirkcaldy" Taplin

November 23, 1946 - June 11, 2025 (78 years old)

Newton, Massachusetts

Gail Taplin Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Gail Taplin (Newton, Massachusetts), born in Springfield, Massachusetts, whose life came to an end on June 11, 2025 at the age of 78, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gail Taplin to show support.

Though Gail has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She is survived by: her husband Michael Taplin; her brother Bruce Kirkcaldy (Debbie) of Waltham; her stepson Keith Wilson; and her sister-in-law Linda Addington of Florida. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 17th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Newton Cemetery Chapel (791 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02459). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 17th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home



Tue

June 17

Visitation

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Newton Cemetery Chapel
791 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02459

Tue

June 17

Funeral service

12:00 PM

Newton Cemetery Chapel
791 Walnut St, Newton, MA 02459

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June 13, 2025

Cheri Goldberg wrote a sympathy message

“Michael, I’m so sorry for your loss. I know you and Gail were very close. Please accept my condolences and best wishes.”


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